Whittier, CA
Businesses For Sale in California


Santa Barbara County, CA

Los Angeles County, CA

Cerritos, CA
San Mateo County, CA
Glendale, CA
Palo Verde, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Seal Beach, CA
Simi Valley, CA
Los Angeles, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
Pour Me Taproom & Bottle Shop For Sale | The Best Taproom in Gilroy
$450,000
Gilroy, CA
Eureka, CA
San Diego, CA
Rodney Holt
Transworld Business Advisors of Tri-Valley
Serving Stanislaus County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business Advisor to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.
La Habra Heights, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Huntington Beach, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Inglewood, CA
San Diego County, CA
Carlsbad, CA
Nicolaus, CA
Perris, CA
$1000+ Take Home Week 1! Established Pet Service Franchise
Vacaville, CA
Newcastle, CA
Tulare County, CA
Riverside County, CA
Chino Hills, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Campbell, CA
San Diego County, CA
San Francisco, CA
Ukiah, CA
San Jose, CA
Roofing Company for Sale | Strong Brand & Growth
$880,000
Glendale, CA
Sylmar, CA
San Jose, CA
Glendale, CA
Sacramento, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Orange County, CA
San Diego County, CA
Oceanside, CA
Brigitte H
Keller William Realty Studio City
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Brigitte H - 310 801 0705
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
San Diego County, CA
6 Bay Shop With 26 Year Clientele / Auto Repair Experience Required
$400,000
Fallbrook, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Rialto, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Norwalk, CA
Santa Ana, CA
Tulare County, CA
Palm Springs, CA
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
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